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Young force hopes to push teams to higher level

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DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor The start of the academic school year signals many things: a new class of freshman, different living situations, and a new list of classes with accompanying books. It also marks the beginning of Pepperdine’s cross-country runners training for their upcoming season. However, this year, the team has started their pre-season on beautiful … [Read more...] about Young force hopes to push teams to higher level

Becks will save U.S. soccer

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MARC CHOQUETTEOnline Content Manager A new era for U.S. soccer officially began July 21 in Carson, Calif. One man alone has breathed new life into a sport that has struggled mightily to obtain a foothold in the crowded American sports psyche, as British phenom and heartthrob David Beckham removed his warm-ups to enter the friendly match in the 78th minute for the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Becks will save U.S. soccer

Pep denied postseason bid; NCAA decision baffles team

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ZACH ENGLUNDStaff writer It was a bittersweet weekend for the No.-24 Pepperdine women’s soccer team (11-6-3), blanking the Gonzaga Bulldogs, 3-0, in an impressive victory at home in the season finale Saturday afternoon. It was a great way to celebrate Senior Day, as senior players Lindsey Redlin, Courtney Nelson, Jennifer Brewer, Caitlin Mitchell, Lauren Treinen, Loretta … [Read more...] about Pep denied postseason bid; NCAA decision baffles team

Men back on track with home victory

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SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor The Waves have forgotten how to lose in Malibu. The Pepperdine men’s tennis team extended its home winning streak to 53 straight games when it dominated Louisville 6-1 on Friday. After dropping a close 4-3 match against No.-4 Baylor on the road Sunday, the team came back home to capture its 54th straight victory at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis … [Read more...] about Men back on track with home victory

Pep brings out brooms, sweeps first WCC series

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JANE LEESports Editor If you mention Barry Enright’s name to any one of the eight players on the field with him on Fridays, none is ever short of words to describe the standout pitcher. “He’s amazing,” junior center fielder Adrian Ortiz said of his teammate. “We’ve been together since freshman year, and every time he starts you automatically know we’re almost guaranteed a … [Read more...] about Pep brings out brooms, sweeps first WCC series